Welcome to our list of 10 Investment Bags To Cherish Forever!
There are some designer bags that are so classic they will last all your life. Here I’ll show you 10 amazing bags that will never go out of style and therefor you will be able to wear forever.
So, without further ado here are 10 Investment Bags To Cherish Forever:
1. Hermès Kelly Bag
Perhaps the most famous top handle bag, the Kelly will forever be an icon! In 1935 Émile-Maurice Hermès diversified the brands offerings designing a bag for his wife to carry. Called the Sac à Dépêches the bag was practical and elegant with a classic style. The accessory achieved worldwide recognition in 1956 when the American actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly used her Sac à Dépêches to cover her pregnant belly from the paparazzi. As soon as the photo of that is published on the cover of Life Magazine women from all over the world start running to Hermès asking for the Kelly Bag. In response the brand changed the bags name to the Kelly, and history was made.
Today an icon of elegance and sophistication, the Kelly is one of the most sought-after bags on the resale market, not only for its timeless style but also for the enduring allure of the woman it is named after. The Kelly is sold in Hermès stores for around $9,000 and can be sold in the resale market for more than $20,000!
2. Chanel Classic Flap
The Chanel handbag that would ultimately become synonymous with the brand was not created until 1983. The Chanel Classic Double Flap was first introduced when Karl Lagerfeld became creative director and decided to reinterpret Chanel’s iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. From his artistic vision came two new features – a leather woven chain and Double C turn-lock closure. Lagerfeld’s Classic Double Flap was a breakout success.
Almost forty years later, and out of all the Chanel handbags on the market, the Classic Double Flap remains one of the most sought-after pieces ever crafted.
3. Lady Dior
A bag that was designed almost 30 years ago in honor of one of the biggest style icons in fashion history, the Lady Dior is a classic! In 1995 Bernadette Chirac, then First Lady of France, requested Dior to custom design a bag for Lady Diana. The bag was gifted to the princess while she was on an official visit to Paris, it instantly became one of her favorite bags! After that Lady Diana was spotted multiple times carrying the bag, so Dior decided to change it’s name to the Lady Dior in 1996, with the princess’s blessing. Described as iconic and legendary the brand launched the bag in a larger series, becoming a favorite of Dior clients.
This has always been one of my favorite designer bags, I love it’s classic and elegant style.
4. Ferragamo Iconic Top Handle
A timeless and beautiful bag this top handle will be a staple throughout your life! The Gancini is the signature Ferragamo horse shoe logo, it appeared on a handbag for the first time in 1969. Made in Italy from smooth leather, this refined bag is crafted for an elegant silhouette. It opens to a spacious interior with three compartments to make organizing essentials easy. You can attach the shoulder strap to wear it cross-body when running errands. The Iconic Top Handle bag is a re-release of one of the Ferragamo brand’s best-known styles and it embodies the many facets of the female essence, starting from the wide range of colors and materials available. It’s extremely versatile size makes it the perfect companion for any occasion.
Modern, practical and feminine, this elegant compact top handle has become an icon of the maison.
5. Celine Classic Box Bag
If you are looking for a quiet luxury crossbody bag, the Box is one of the most classic you’ll ever find. The Box bag was launched in 2011 and it was an instant hit! This bag is at the same time contemporary and classic, is the perfect day bag and would probably be one of the most used bags in your collection. As always when it comes to Celine, this bag is crafted with the best materials and incredible craftsmanship. This bag has a classic flap style with a structured silhouette and an adjustable strap, that allows you to wear the bag crossbody or over the shoulder.
This bag is a Phoebe Philo design but is also modern and fits the new Celine style. Minimalist, elegant and classic, you cannot do better than the Celine Box!
6. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
The most classic of all Saint Laurent bags the Sac De Jour was designed in 2013 by then creative director Hedi Slimane. The Sac De Jour or bag of the day was inspired by the Hermès Birkin and is one of those bags that will never go out of style. This bag also does not have flashy logos, only a small Saint Laurent Paris marking near the top. The Sac de Jour is elegant, chic and fashionable and with the different sizes offered they can easily go from work, to lunch, to a night out.
This is an investment bag that you will not regret buying, it will be one of your favorite everyday bags!
7. Hermès Picotin
Not the most famous Hermès bag but one of the chicest, you will love the Picotin! Hermès references its origins with the Picotin, whose name is the French word for the measure of feed given to a horse. This Hermès handbag is a popular style thanks to its minimalist, functional design, inspired by horse feed bags. The wide, round shape of the bucket bag allows you to fit all your necessities with ease, and the lock closure provides a sophisticated accent. This Hermès bag comes in soft, grained leather that gives the bag a timeless look or in canvas with leather accents, providing a sportier feel. The Picotin leather comes in a variety of colors with either palladium or gold hardware.
The Picotin is perfect for someone who needs a casual, simple bag for an on-the-go lifestyle.
8. Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag
The Louis Vuitton Speedy was first introduced in the 1930s but remains one of the most recognizable and popular styles of all LV bags. The LV Speedy purse was designed in response to advances in public transportation and the new need for a compact lightweight bag that was also large enough to hold your daily necessities. The shape is a mini version of the Louis Vuitton Keepall. This Louis Vuitton bag was made popular in the 1960s when Audrey Hepburn was seen carrying the Speedy multiple times, people say the mini size was designed especially for her. The original Louis Vuitton Speedy bag was designed without a strap, but in 2011 Louis Vuitton released the Speedy Bandoulière with an adjustable shoulder strap that can be removed.
Until this day the Speedy remains one of the most collectible Louis Vuitton bags, it will always be chic.
9. Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag
As the legend goes, the horsebit hardware entered Gucci’s arsenal in 1953. It was Aldo Gucci—recognizing that shoppers liked a side of history with their handbags—who perpetuated the myth that the Gucci family had once been saddlemakers to nobility. Since the horsebit appeared on a handbag in 1955, that elegant hardware has become as recognizable as the Chanel double Cs. Reintroduced at the house’s cruise 2020 collection, the reprised Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag comes in various shapes, like tote, satchel and shoulder bag, all unified by the instantly identifiable double D-rings. After all, there’s no need for a Gucci logo when its signature hardware is present.
This bag is extremely classic and is one you can be sure you will love for many years to come.
10. Ralph Lauren RL50
Drawing inspiration from one of Mr. Lauren’s personal travel bags, The RL50 Handbag is defined by its belted silhouette and elegantly curved bar topline. This bag encapsulates Ralph Lauren’s commitment to preserving artisanal leatherworking traditions, as it is entirely handcrafted in a family-owned Italian studio. Completed with “RL”-engraved protective feet at the base, this icon was conceived in 2018, the year of Ralph Lauren’s 50th anniversary. The iconic silhouette merges codes from Ralph Lauren’s heritage: city sophistication, equestrian inspired details, and the finest quality of leather craftsmanship. The bag is available in different sizes, colors, materials and prints.
This could be an amazing work bag; it is big enough to fit all your essentials while looking elegant at the same time. It is also an amazing alternative to the Hermès Birkin Bag!
